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Three-case inro with design of scene from the kyogen play Utsubozaru

Japanese
Edo period
Late 18th century

Medium/Technique Black lacquer ground; decoration in gold, aokin, silver, red and black takamaki-e, with gold foil; compartments black lacquer; shoulders and rims gold fundame; risers each with a different tree in togidashi-e
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 6.5 x 2.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Lydia Semple Hays
Accession Number17.6a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro

Signed Tatsuke kokyo gyonen hachijusansai zu, with seal Takamitsu. Signature translation: Picture by Tatsuke Kokyo, aged 83
田附工鏡行年八十三歳圖 印 高光